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Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) is a real term used in healthcare that refers to daily basic self-care activities in an individual's residence, outdoor environment or both. The ability or inability that an individual performs their ADLs is a measure of the functional status of the individual, particularly the injured, those with disabilities and the elderly. Very young children require assistance from adults to perform ADLs since they have not yet developed the skills necessary to perform ADLs on their own.

Basic ADLs (bADLs) are the things we normally do such as bathing, dressing, feeding ourselves, functional mobility, personal hygiene and grooming. Instrumental ADLs (iADLs) are things such as housework, money management, preparing meals, shopping and work.

Sometimes it is necessary to review the rules of kindergarten to remember how to be nice to others and use Good manners. And sometimes we just need to go back to the basics of the 'Activities of Daily Living' in order to take better care of ourselves and start living Life rightly.

Below you will see 7 simple activities to accomplish at some point during the day all under the motivation of the the daily mentation question below. You have 24 hours to get through this question along with the 7 activities. READY? SET? GO!

When did I not recognize something Good when it was right in front of me?

Getting wet only feels Good when it is intentional, like bathing or swimming. As the rainy season moves in, keep an umbrella inside the car (not in the trunk). Buy a cheap plastic poncha at the dollar to keep in your glove compartment. You can pitch it after one use. Keep a plastic poncho in your desk drawer, purse or backpack. Stay dry and be prepared. You can get heavier plastic poncho's at larger discount stores in the camping area.

Know your BMI (Body Mass Index) so you can be more aware of why you need to move your body and stay physically active. A waist size over 35 inches in women and over 40 inches in men greatly increases the risk of chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease and more. The ideal waist size for women is 32-1/2 inches and 35 inches for men.

You can get rid of smelly odors in your garbage disposal real easy by feeding it ice cubes laced with vinegar. Then just flip the switch and grind the cubes. Then run some cold water to rinse. That's it. Smell be gone!

Simply not spending money is a short term act to accumulate money. Unless you make a real lifestyle change, you may not see the bottom line in your bank account grow to accumulate much. As with anything in Life, it takes a real lifestyle change to make a significant impact. Instead of a kneejerk reaction, think lifestyle change.

As any golfer knows, your follow-through with the club is a huge part of your golf game. You absolutely must follow-through or your golf game is going to look real ugly. No matter what your project or task is at hand, once you begin to swing into action, you absolutely must follow-through to attain or obtain your desired results.

Spring will be here very soon and its a perfect time to think about your garden and what you will grow. Even if you live in an apartment, you can grow a small herb garden. Some communities in cities now have garden space (for free) if you want a patch of land to grow your food. Look into this folks because the time is now!

Choose two (2) of the 'Zinc' foods below and incorporate them into your diet today. Get creative!

DESCRIPTION: Zinc is important in the function and growth of reproductive organs. It is needed for collagen formation and protein synthesis. It also is an important anti-oxidant and promotes a strong immune system. Zinc plays a role in the sense of smell and taste.

POTENTIAL BENEFITS: Helps to maintain proper amounts of Vitamin E in the blood. It supports your immune function, tissues and joints, playing an important role in cell division, repair and growth. It may also assist in insulin function.

**This web site's goal is to provide you with information that may be useful in attaining optimal health. Nothing in it is meant as a prescription or as medical advice. You should check with your physician before implementing any changes in your exercise or lifestyle habits, especially if you have physical problems or are taking medications of any kind.